Request for a public hearing

Hold hearing on BWSC discounts for seniors and disabilities

Last activity August 17, 2026 (about 1 month ago)

  1. Introduced

    May 4, 2026

  2. In committee

    The committee decides whether to send it to the full council.

  3. Council vote

  4. Adopted

This matter requests a City Council hearing to discuss the Boston Water and Sewer Commission discounts for seniors and persons with disabilities. The 30 percent discount applies to monthly water, sewer, and stormwater charges for owner-occupied homes. The hearing will review program details, eligibility, and how residents can request discounts.

Affects seniors and persons with disabilities

Filed by Benjamin Jacob Weber, Henry Santana, Enrique Pepén, Erin Murphy, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune, John FitzGerald, Sharon Durkan, Miniard Culpepper, Liz Breadon, Brian Worrell, and Ed Flynn

Now with the Committee on City Services

About Budget & Finance and Health & Human Services

Compare with the government's own wording

Official title

Order for a hearing to discuss discounts for seniors and persons with disabilities by the Boston Water and Sewer Commission.

Timeline

  1. May 6, 2026

    Referred to

    City Council

    Referred to the Committee on City Services.